Community & Events Fundraising Assistant — Make a Difference

St Christopher's Hospice; Sydenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing schemes

Free street parking nearby

Onsite staff canteen

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

St Christopher’s Hospice is seeking a Community & Events Fundraising Assistant to join our Fundraising team in Sydenham. You will be the first contact for Community and Events enquiries and support day-to-day activities that enable successful fundraising.

The role offers an introduction to the world of fundraising, with learning opportunities across income lines and close collaboration with the wider directorate.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and organisational skills are essential.
• Friendly approach to community and events supporters is important.
• Confident and articulate communication with supporters is required.
• Proficient IT skills across MS Office; CRM experience is a plus.
• Experience in fundraising is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for Community and Events enquiries by phone, email, post or in person.
• Deal with communications empathetically and build relationships with supporters.
• Assist in the organisation of Community and Events activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to deliver a positive supporter experience.
• Organise and allocate equipment and record activity in the CRM.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Communication skills

MS Office

Empathy

Customer service

Tools

CRM software

Job description

St Christopher’s Hospice is seeking a Community & Events Fundraising Assistant to join our Fundraising team in Sydenham. You will be the first contact for Community and Events enquiries and support day-to-day activities that enable successful fundraising.

The role offers an introduction to the world of fundraising, with learning opportunities across income lines and close collaboration with the wider directorate.